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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company by Matthew Clark et al

Artists: Joe Kubert (All) , Matthew Clark (Layouts) , David Marquez (Finisher) , Aaron Lopresti (Finisher) , Thom Zahler (Finisher) , Joe Eisma (Finisher) , Joe Rubinstein (Finisher) , Billy Tucci (Finisher) , Bob McLeod (Finisher)

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Sgt. Rock and Easy Company by Matthew Clark et al Comic Art

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Additional Images:

Easy Company Reference Art

In progress (Marquez and Lopresti)

In Progress (Zahler and Eisma added)

In Progress - Tucci and Rubinstein (color on Sgt. Rock + an arm) added

In Progress - Rubinstein Complete

Bob McLeod adds Zack

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Artwork Details

Title:	Sgt. Rock and Easy Company by Matthew Clark et al
Artist:	Joe Kubert (All)
Artist:	Matthew Clark (Layouts)
Artist:	David Marquez (Finisher)
Artist:	Aaron Lopresti (Finisher)
Artist:	Thom Zahler (Finisher)
Artist:	Joe Eisma (Finisher)
Artist:	Joe Rubinstein (Finisher)
Artist:	Billy Tucci (Finisher)
Artist:	Bob McLeod (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	6,944
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	13
Added to Site:	11/8/2014
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Description

I own an original pen and ink Sgt. Rock by Joe Kubert that I greatly enjoy. However, Rock has always looked lonely to me. See ...

So, I commissioned Matthew Clark to create a pencil layout of the major Easy Company members that I will build into a jam by having other artists do the finishes. The Sgt. Rock in the center is a print of a high resolution scan of my original. Matthew picked the team based on reference that I provided (see Additional Images).

I decided to use finishers that met either one of two criteria:

I know the artist well enough that they'd recognize me on the street or
The artist has a background with Sgt. Rock or war comics generally

I've been turned down by Larry Hama (G.I.Joe) and Tom Scioli, (Transformers vs. G.I. Joe). In both cases, they cited the fact that they hadn't inked anything in years. I can accept that.

Here's the progress to date (L to R):

Bulldozer - Joe Rubinstein
Little Sure Shot - Thom Zahler
Four Eyes - Joe Eisma
Sgt. Frank Rock - Joe Kubert (printed from scan of original); colors by Rubinstein
Jackie Johnson - Billy Tucci
Zack - Bob McLeod
Ice Cream Soldier - David Marquez
Wildman - Aaron Lopresti

Both David and Aaron praised Matt's work. They said it made their job really easy.

Thom and Joe Eisma worked on it at Comicpalooza 2015 and I think that they both did excellent work.

Joe Rubinstein started Bulldozer at the same show, but discovered right after he started that his plane was 3 hours earlier than he thought and had to stop. One reason that he wasn't done was that he colored Sgt. Rock as well. I got Bulldozer completed at Space City Comic Con 2016.

I approached Billy Tucci as soon as I entered Alamo City Comic Con 2015 and asked if he'd be interested in inking and coloring one of the two remaining characters. He was really excited to contribute and I was and remain thrilled to get him to participate since I've really enjoyed his Sgt. Rock work.

I wasn't sure who to get to get for the last figure. I knew I wanted to get it done at Heroescon 2018 and there were a slew of inkers available. I finally decided on Bob McLeod. I know him well and he was just entered into the Inkwell Hall of Fame. He did an excellent job.

So, it's finished. I'm trying to decide what to do next.

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Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/8/2014

Jam pieces are so much fun...I carried a Legion jam piece that I recently posted to shows for over 3 years..looking forward to seeing this evolve & grow.

Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013

Posted on 11/8/2014

This is fantastic, Alex! Love the use of your Kubert Sgt. Rock as the centerpiece. Looking forward to seeing this come along.

Little John
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/8/2014

This is already a great jam piece. It's going to be something special when it's finished.

Joe F.
Member Since 2011

Posted on 11/8/2014

I Love this idea!

Fred Bronaugh
Member Since 2005

Posted on 11/8/2014

Very nice indeed. YOu should try for Billy Tucci next. He loves SSgt Rock

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/11/2014

Completing this can't be... easy... but you're off to a great start!!!

Bill Lait
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/28/2015

Looks fantastic, Alex. The colors are nice and subtle, I think they'll add a whole new dimension to the piece.

Terry Maltos
Member Since 2004

Posted on 9/13/2015

Way cool.

Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014

Posted on 1/16/2018

This is so very cool! I'd love to see the Howling Commandos done this way!

Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

Posted on 6/19/2018

A cool concept and execution, Alex! Well done!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 6/20/2018

Alex, that's really great. I can't wait to see what comes next!!

Rob L
Member Since 2003

Posted on 6/20/2018

That's AMAZING!!! Congrats ... what a treasure!

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/28/2024

What a great Jam piece! Congrats!

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